Maples Group Advises NSSK on US$1.7 Billion NSSK Series IV Funds

Maples Group is pleased to have advised and supported Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (“NSSK”) in connection with the establishment of its flagship NSSK Series IV Funds (the “Funds”).

The Funds reached final closing on 31 March 2026, securing aggregate commitments of JPY 250 billion (approximately USD 1.7 billion) at the hard cap. The Funds were more than twice oversubscribed, attracting strong demand from over 100 institutional investors globally, including sovereign wealth funds, public and private pension funds, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, family offices and asset managers.

Substantially allocated within four months of launch, the successful fundraise underscores the global investor community’s strong conviction in NSSK’s differentiated approach to value creation in the Japanese mid-market.

A team of lawyers based in the firm’s Hong Kong office acted as Cayman Islands counsel and was led by Funds & Investment Management Partners, Sharon Yap and Aidan O’Regan. The Maples Group’s Fiduciary Services team provided governance solutions in relation to the Funds.

We congratulate NSSK on this significant milestone and look forward to continuing to support the firm in the years ahead.

Maples Group’s Funds & Investment Management practice provides support to many of the industry’s heavyweights, as well as new entrants to the market, advising on the structuring and establishment of British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg funds.